Scripture Studies: Recent Episodes
Ben Justice
Scripture Studies seeks to dig deep into the Word of God and to emulate the noble example of the Bereans who received the word with all readiness and searched the scriptures daily to find out whether these things are so (Acts 17:11). Scripture Studies implores all to have the authority of Christ in all that we teach and practice (Colossians 3:17) and to speak where the Bible speaks and to remain silent where the Bible is silent (1 Peter 4:11, 1 Corinthians 4:6, Revelation 22:18-19).
Before Jesus ascended back into heaven, he gave a commission to his apostles. In this episode of Scripture Studies, we dig deep into The Great Commission According to Matthew
In this episode of Scripture Studies, we discuss how to overcome and defeat Rationalizing Sin.
People rationalize their sinful behavior in many different ways, but there are certain ways that seem to be common among all. In this episode of Scriptures Studies, we examine these ways.
Rationalizing Sin is as old as our first parents -- Adam and Eve. The only difference between us and them is that we have perfected it. In this episode of Scripture Studies, we begin a series on Rationalizing Sin.
Jesus gave one reason for a scriptural divorce and that one reason is fornication (Matt. 19:9). Have you ever wondered why fornication is the one exception? We discuss this question in today's episode.
What if I'm living in adultery? What should I do? We study this important question in this episode of Scripture Studies.
Some are now claiming that mental adultery, such as having viewed pornography, is justifable grounds for divorce. But is this what the Bible actually teaches? We discuss this in this episode of Scripture Studies.
Adultery is the true enemy of the marriage bed, but exactly what is adultery, and what would a person have to do to be guilty of adultery? We discuss these things in this episode of Scripture Studies.
The Bible is indeed the greatest book on the subject of Marriage. In this episode of Scripture Studies, we take a look at five essential truths concerning marriage from the Bible.
Dishonesty is often manifested in many different ways. One thing is certain: One doesn't have to tell an outirght and direct lie to be guilty of dishonesty. We discuss this in this episode of Scripture Studies.
There are many scriptures that are taken out of their context to say and teach things they do not say and teach. One such scripture is Matthew 18:20, where Jesus said, "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, I am there in the midst of them." What exactly what Jesus teaching here? Perhaps it is different from what you have been led to believe. We discuss this in this episode of Scripture Studies.
Why wasn't David put to death for his adultery with Bathsheba and for the murder of her husband Uriah? And why did God allow the death of his innocent child? Listen to this podcast as we explore these questions.
Is Jesus really God? Some deny that he is God but rather is a created being. What does the Bible say? Listen to this podcast as we explore what the Bible teaches.
Is a preacher the same as a pastor? Many believe so, but what does the Bible teach? Listen to this podcast as we explore the biblical evidence.
This lesson on Matthew 24 begins the first of a four part series on one of the most intriguing yet misunderstood and abused chapters in all the Bible. In this first part, we explore the very important surrounding context leading up to Matthew 24.
On this episode of Scripture Studies, we continue to look at what the Bible says concerning the subject of baptism. Is it necessary for salvation or not? Listen, as we just let the Bible speak for itself.
Baptism is a subject of great controversy. Is it essential for being saved or not? Must I be baptized to go to heaven or not? In this episode of Scripture Studies, we explore what the Bible teaches about the subject of baptism.
Repentance has been said to be the most difficult command, but one thing is sure: we must repent in order to be saved and go to heaven. In this episode of Scripture Studies, we look at questions relative to the subject of repentance.
Questions are good and necessary if we are to learn the answers. Concerning salvation, the question, "What Must I Do To Be Saved?" couldn't be any greater. Listen to this episode as we discuss the essentiality of hearing and learning God's will concerning salvation from Acts 2.
Confusion abounds in our world concerning salvation. In this episode of Scripture Studies, we want to consider several "Questions Concerning Salvation" and let the Bible clearly and forthrightfully provide the answers.
Saul of Tarsus was saved by the grace of God, but there were conditions he had to comply with in order to receive the benefits of that grace. Listen as we discuss this on Scripture Studies.
God's grace is a truly a magnificient and amazing thing. But are we saved by grace alone? We discuss this in this episode of Scripture Studies.
What does it mean to be saved by God's grace, and are we saved by grace only? We begin to explore this in this episode of Scripture Studies.
While human emotions are God-given, we must not be guilty of emotionalism in religion. We discuss this problem in religion in today's episode.
In this second part on "The Authority of Christ" we examine several scriptures to show that Christ is our only authority and that we must have his authority in all that we say and do.
What is authority? What does it entail and imply? We explore these questions on this episode of Scripture Studies and consider several biblical passages in this regard.
Why do people reject God's truth? Certainly, there are a myriad of reasons. However, one reason is due to being deceived, but do we have to be deceived?
Can we understand God's word, and if so, can we all understand it alike? We will explore this question in this episode of Scripture Studies.
We need to be keenly aware of the dangers involved in the interpretation of God's truth. To ignore these dangers is to invite a misinterpretation of God's word. We are going to discuss these dangers on this episode of Scripture Studies.
God expects us to interpret his word correctly, and he created us as intelligent and rational creatures capable of doing that. We are going to continue to discuss "The Interpretation of God's Truth" in this episode of Scripture Studies.
Over and over again, the Bible implores us to investigate its contents. On this episode of Scripture Studies, we are going to begin to discuss "The Interpretation of God's Truth" and note why such takes great effort and diligence on our part.
"What is truth?" This was the question Pilate asked Jesus when he was on trial (John 18:38). What is the significance of that question? In this episode, we're going to discuss the absolute nature of God's truth.
Jesus said the Father seeks "true worshippers." What does it mean to be a true worshipper? Jesus tells us in John 4:23-24
People worship God in many differents ways and styles. However, is God pleased with just any kind of worship so long as one is sincere and genuine, or has God given directions on how we are to worship him today?
The Bible claims to be a book from God or "inspired." What does this mean, and how does it relate to my life?
The noble Bereans did something that many today simply don't do. The things that they heard taught they put to the test. They checked them out against the teachings of the Scriptures. What the Bereans did is an amazing example of those who truly respected God's word.
The Bereans were deemed noble because they did two significant things. They received the word with all readiness, and they searched the scriptures daily to find out whether what they were being taught was so. Listen to this episode as we explore what it means to receive the word with all readiness and how it can apply to us today.
Introduction to Scriptures Studies by considering the noble example of the Bereans who received the word with all readiness and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so (Acts 17:11).